At the dinner with Margaret Thatcher in Rome, Giorgia Meloni emphasized conservative identity, while George Simion promoted AUR's collaboration with Fratelli d'Italia and ECR.

The elite of European conservatives gathered in Rome for the Margaret Thatcher dinner, organized by New Direction, a think tank affiliated with the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, was the special guest and received the 'Lion' statuette, a symbol of the conservative 'New Direction'. George Simion, the president of AUR, attended the event, emphasizing collaboration with Fratelli d'Italia and ECR, stating that "the future is ours". Meloni spoke about conservative identity, quoting Roger Scruton, and acknowledged that there is still much work to be done to reach the symbolic level of Margaret Thatcher.

At the Margaret Thatcher Gala, conservative personalities were awarded, including philosophers and political leaders. In the days leading up to it, the Atreju 2025 festival brought together leaders from over 20 countries, and Simion participated in debates about the challenges facing conservatives and the future of Europe. He also reposted a controversial message presenting himself as the "true president" of Romania, suggesting a communication strategy aimed at the European conservative audience.